First Look: Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" Sequel Covers

Publisher Random House has revealed that author Dan Brown is taking his follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code," called "The Last Symbol, to Washington DC. In addition, we now have both covers that will be used for the novel. Check them out below.

"Symbol" is set to be released on September 15 and again features the fictional, mystery-solving Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, with the story taking place over a 12-hour period.

The US cover shows the Capitol surrounded by mystical symbols and a red seal that features a double-headed eagle, the number 33 and the a Latin phrase meaning "order from chaos." Brown decoders have noted the similarities to emblems of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, which has a headquarters in Washington.

Editor Jason Kaufman said in a widely reported statement that the book is "largely" set in Washington but "it's a Washington few will recognize. As we would expect, he pulls back the veil -- revealing an unseen world of mysticism, secret societies, and hidden locations, with a stunning twist that long predates America."

"The Lost Symbol" will have a global English language first print run of 6.5 million copies -- the largest first print run ever by Random House.

Columbia Pictures has already announced that it will move forward with adapting "The Lost Symbol" as a sequel to "The Da Vinci Code." No word on whether Tom Hanks or Ron Howard will return.

He's definitely not going away b/c he made a sh*t ton of money just off of the The Da Vinci Code book. I actually like his books and I've already pre-ordered The Lost Symbol. I read that he already has plans/outlines for 12 more books but who knows how many he'll end up writing.

@mink, give Angels and Demons a try. It was a LOT better. His other books are pretty good as well(Digital Fortress and Deception Point). Out of all of his novels I liked DC the least, and it was the first one I read.

I really got into the whole Jesus conspiracy thing, the blood of Christ, the 'hoyal grail, the history behind Christ's crucifixion. I read Holy Blood, Holy Grail and other books, especially ones concerning apocrypha. I really enjoyed that exporation of what if history, but I think I burned myself out. It's all kinda far-fetched but I bought into it all the while. I enjoyed that experience. I mean, it's all one of the greatest historical mysteries. Did Christ die on the cross? Did he have children? Fascinating stuff, I just can't see myself revisting it any time soon unless Brown has something really, really new and exciting. More of the same won't do it for me.

And then, Ron Howard's take on the book, at least with respect to the Da Vinci Code really sapped the life and mystery and tension out of the book. That's just my opinion.

BTW, everyone should check out The Lost Tomb of Jesus. Pretty good material I think, though far from conclusive.